Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler

Set in 1998, the story tells of a group of friends who, anxious for the premiere of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - and because one of them is suffering from cancer and wishes to see the fil...( read more  read more... )m before his death - decide to break into Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of the film. A road trip begins as the friends encounter William Shatner, obsessed Trekkies, and bikers who make them undress for water.

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57% liked it

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32% liked it

85 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Kyle Newman

Release Date: July 31, 2008

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DVD Release Date: May 19, 2009

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  • November 6, 2009
    This is a really fun, sweet movie. I don't usually like road trip movies much, but this one really appealed to me. I guess I have respect for Star Wars nerds (especially when they're up against Trekkies. *shudders* I have a phobia) and I myself speak in dorky film references, whi...( read more)ch endeared all these characters to me. The dialogue and visual gags all hit their marks, and the story, while simple, worked really really well. I love how the writers tiptoed around the fact that Phantom Menace was lousy while not keeping their respect for the saga intact. I'd see this again. I really like it.
  • October 8, 2009
    Good comedy about Star Wars fans taking a road trip. Highlight - fight between them and the trekkies
  • August 1, 2009
    This comedy about a couple of geeks who plan to break into George Lucas' Skywalker ranch to see Star Wars Episode 1 months before the start for their dying friend is a riot - although mostly for Star Wars fans. They will be the ones who get the tons of quotes, references, cameos ...( read more)and details. And who will cheer on the lovably geeky heroes when they take on Trekkies in several hilarious encounters. The cast consist of comedy newcomers (Seth Rogen in 3 roles, Kristen Bell) and genre veterans (Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Ray Park, Kevin Smith and...erm...Will Shatner). The result is fast, the humor sometimes a little below the belt but always likable and the characters grow on you with every minute. And in the end it's even really touching. Extra bonus for refraining from any "Episode 1"-bashing. Certainly the movie the fandom has been waiting for. A love declaration to friendship, movies and geekiness. And the soundtrack is pretty awesome, too.
  • July 13, 2009
    Really funny and anyone who is into any fandom will be able to relate. Loved all the Star Wars references and cameos. Fun movie!
  • July 2, 2009
    If you are living in the 90s and you find out your friend is going to die ( I know kind of bummer in a comedy...but no one is perfect... ) what better way to have him spend his last days, then to break into Skywalker ranch and watch an illegal copy of Episode One?
    Fanboys is the...( read more) ultimate Stars Wars fan quest. It finally answers the question....yes Star Wars fan are cooler and could kick the asses of Star Trek fans.
    I really this film. I found myself laughing a lot. Sam Huntington was great, I have liked him since Detriot Rock City. OK, who am I kidding, I have really liked him since Jungle 2 Jungle. So I like Tim Allen, I know, I am going to Hell... Dan Fogler was very funny in this movie. He and the cameos made this film for me. Although Kevin Smith was originally supposed to play Harry Knowles, Ethan Supplee was very funny. I am a fan of his. Seth Rogan's role's were great. I loved the cameo by Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. Lewd comedy at it's classic best. Although there was a longer version of the cameo in the extras, I wish there would have been more. What can I say I do love my Jay and Silent Bob. Given an R rating, this film would have been in my top ten. But, we all know how I feel about toning things done for the masses...Just say NO!
    Over all I have to give Fanboys a decent rating. It was funny, and that is a good thing.
  • December 8, 2009
    ok movie, not too funny tho, kristen bell is always a treat.
  • December 5, 2009
    As a big Star Wars fan this film surprisingly really gave me a good time. YES, there is much moronic crap going on here in a very "low budget" way, but at the heart of the movie is a true love for all things Star Wars, especially toward the end of the film. There are MANY little ...( read more)bits and lines that ONLY true SW/Lucas fans will get, and being one of those geeks makes it that much more fun. Fantastic cameos by William Shatner and Carrie Fisher. Dan Fogler (Hutch) is difficult to stomach as he is played WAY over the top. But again, SW fans should have a blast here. Too bad George Lucas himself didn't make a cameo. Its funny how people think that Star Wars and Star Trek fans have this beef with each other. I love both franchises almost equally. Overall great fun for the loyal Star Wars fanboy.
  • December 4, 2009
    Most of the fun of the movie is picking out references to star wars and all of the cameos (there are more cameos than any movie I have seen). Utimatly you won't have a bad time watching the movie and every sceen at the very least is amusing. With out all the cameos this would...( read more) be a 3 star movie. With all the talent here I really don't know how this sliped through the cracks.
  • November 29, 2009
    Could have used more gags poking fun at the genre.
  • November 29, 2009
    An OK film though not as funny as I thought it would be though there are some sweet geek cameos innit

Critic Reviews


February 27, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Any film that turns R2-D2 into a lusty anatomical nickname can't be all bad. full review

February 19, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Genial and potty-mouthed and dumb and sweet -- a rudely engaging road comedy with more inside Star Wars baseball than a convention hall full of Imperial Grand Moffs. full review

February 6, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though it does feature a few inspired comic moments, there is a surplus of tired, overused gags. full review

February 6, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

The comic Force is with Fanboys, a hilarious and heartwarming film about the wondrous powers of movies that last a lifetime. full review

February 6, 2009
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com

Probably the closest thing my generation will get to having its own "Diner" full review

February 5, 2009
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

For its amusing premise, Fanboys is scarily flat. full review

February 5, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Fanboys is an amiable but disjointed movie that identifies too closely with its heroes. Poking a little more fun at them would have been a great idea. full review

February 4, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

It's a ticklish footnote to the Star Wars phenomenon. full review

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Comments


  • 52xmax
    March 5, 2009
    is there gonna be a wide release anytime soon?
  • thedoctor2k7
    October 31, 2008
    i so wanna see this film
  • JamesThePirate
    March 27, 2008
    Will this ever come out? It seems forever since I saw the trailer with Clerks 2.
  • Simontbh
    March 21, 2008
    new
  • wocgeek
    March 4, 2008
    Is this actually out? because I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to see it.
  • Collegekid
    June 22, 2007
    How have 41 people rated this already? IT HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED YET.
  • sharkthateatsyou1207
    February 24, 2007
    This movie is going to be amazing it has a hillarious trailor it is a must see.
  • dylangatin
    February 16, 2007
    this a story of star wars geeks like me
    BOBA FETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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